New Beetle
| Rear part (Cabriolet) - Assembly overview |
Note| t | In the overview the removal and installation of the rear part is described for vehicles 06.05. The removal and installation for vehicles 07.05 also applies although minor differences may be encountered. |
| t | The rear wings and the rear bumper cover can only be removed together from the vehicle, as the so-called ”rear part”. |
| t | It is essential that the tightening sequence of the bolts/screws -3- is observed to ensure conciseness of joints/shut lines, etc. |
| t | The rear part must be installed free of stress. |
| 1 - | Rear part |
| q | Removing: |
| – | Remove wheel housing liners → Chapter |
| – | Remove rear lights → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.94 |
| – | Remove fuel tank flap unit → Chapter |
| – | Remove bolts → Item, → Item and → Item |
| – | Remove nuts → Item |
| – | Remove bolts → Item |
| – | Pull rear part on left and right sides outwards off the threaded studs and take off rearwards with assistance of two mechanics. |
| q | Installing: |
| – | Before fitting the rear part, cover contact surfaces with anti-scratch film → Item or check the condition of old anti-scratch film |
| 2 - | Bolt/screw |
| q | 5 Nm |
| q | Insert with locking fluid -D 185 400 A2- |
| 3 - | Bolt/screw |
| q | 5 Nm |
| q | Qty. 32 |
| q | Insert with locking fluid -D185 400 A2- |
| q | Note tightening sequence |
| 4 - | Anti-scratch film |
| 5 - | Retainer |
| 6 - | Retainer |
| 7 - | Bolt/screw |
| q | 1.2 Nm |
| q | Qty. 2 |
| 8 - | Bolt/screw |
| q | Qty. 2 |
| q | 7.5 Nm |
| q | Insert with locking fluid -D185 400 A2- |
| 9 - | Spring clip |
| q | Qty. 2 |
